Boston Celtics new point guard Kemba Walker was enthusiastic during Monday's Media Day, quickly addressing what he'll be bringing to Bean Town upon signing a four-year, $141 million deal with the team this summer.

“Veteran leadership, enthusiasm, positive energy,” said Walker, according to Brian Robb of The Boston Herald. “I think I'm pretty easy to get along with so that should help make the transition easier.”

Walker admitted to feeling like “the new kid in school,” though he's had more time playing next to his teammates than most other stars that have changed places this summer. Walker played alongside Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart as part of Team USA, being part of a six-week process with USA Basketball.

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All three of his Team USA teammates had raving words about his unselfishness, easy-going nature, and his talent — which should only make for an easy transition.

The last part of Walker's quote is perhaps the most important, as his easy-going nature will play a striking difference from what Tatum, Brown, and Smart experience through two years with Kyrie Irving, an often moody and tough-to-decipher player.

The Celtics needed true leadership badly last season, and if Walker can bring that, along with a strong rapport to Boston, coach Brad Stevens and company will have taken the first step in retooling this roster and continuing their hunt for the playoffs after a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks this past season.